Medical Writing Specialist

Novo Nordisk A/S; Søborg; Remote; DKK 743,000 - 1,092,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Søborg, Denmark, is seeking an experienced Medical Writing Specialist to shape scientific communication across global clinical development. You will deliver high-quality regulatory documents and lead projects within Clinical Reporting, collaborating with global colleagues across functions and therapeutic areas.

The role requires a Master’s in natural sciences, 5+ years of medical writing in pharma, deep regulatory knowledge, and excellent English.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in natural sciences or equivalent (MSc/MSc Pharm)
• Minimum 5 years of medical writing experience in pharma
• Strong understanding of clinical development and regulatory documentation
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

Responsibilities

• Deliver regulatory medical writing tasks to high quality standards
• Act as Clinical Reporting Lead on assigned projects and ensure stakeholder alignment
• Represent Medical Writing in cross-functional discussions and projects
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to capability building
• Lead process improvements and develop innovative solutions for strategic goals

Skills

Master? s degree in natural sciences

5+ years medical writing

Regulatory knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in natural sciences

Job description

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Department: Regulatory Scientific Writing

Your impact begins here

Are you an experienced Medical Writer ready to shape scientific communication across global clinical development? Join us as a Medical Writing Specialist and play a key role in producing high‑quality clinical documentation, influencing strategic decisions, and driving improved ways of working across therapeutic areas.

What you’ll bring

• a Master’s degree within natural sciences (e.g. M.Sc., M.Sc. Pharm. or equivalent), ideally supplemented with a PhD,
• min 5 years of relevant medical writing experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• an expert understanding of clinical development, regulatory requirements and clinical documentation.
• full proficiency in written and spoken English.

Desirable, but not essential:

On a personal level you work independently with complex tasks and bring a strong analytical mindset. You handle fluctuating workloads, navigate uncertainty confidently and communicate clearly by transforming complex data into understandable content. You naturally build relationships, collaborate across cultures and act as an informal leader and mentor. You think strategically and are comfortable influencing both project and organisational goals.

What you’ll do

In this specialist position you will contribute both deep scientific expertise and strategic thinking to our Clinical Reporting organisation. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical documents while also acting as a key driver for alignment, collaboration, and process improvements across development projects.

You will:

• deliver a broad range of regulatory medical writing tasks to a consistently high standard.
• act as Clinical Reporting Project Lead or Medical Writing Lead on assigned projects, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• represent Medical Writing in cross functional discussions and project groups.
• share better practices, mentor colleagues, and contribute to capability building.
• lead process optimisation initiatives and help develop innovative solutions that support our strategic ambitions.

This role is office based in Søborg, Denmark, and you will collaborate closely with global colleagues across functions and therapeutic areas

Who you’ll work with

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

You will join Clinical Reporting, the medical writing function at Novo Nordisk, consisting of approximately 160 medical writers across the globe. We are part of Development which oversees clinical drug development and submissions to authorities worldwide - from early stage research to market authorisation.

Our department combines strong scientific expertise with a collaborative mindset. We focus on transforming complex clinical data into clear, concise and impactful communication. We value continuous learning, a supportive culture and a drive for simplicity in our ways of working.

What you can expect here

The role offers opportunities to grow: to lead new ways of working, mentor colleagues, build networks with key decisionmakers and broaden your view of the clinical development value chain

For this role, the Annual Base Salary rangesfrom 742,600.00 to 1,091,600.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits:

The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area, and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here

For further information about the position, please contact Associate Director, Ann Olling at [phone].

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.